General sessions

Bruce Dahlgren, CEO, Anthology

Bold change takes courage. Whether you are an early adopter charging towards an AI-enabled vision for your institution or just starting to lay the foundation, now is the time to make a bold move into the future.

Our CEO Bruce Dahlgren will share his vision for the future of education and how harnessing the power of AI will not just change the student experience and delight your students, but also improve the efficiency of your classroom. This allows faculty to spend quality time doing what they do best—teaching and growing students. He will also talk about how to prepare our future leaders to leverage AI's power while staying in control and understanding its ethical use.

Nicolaas Matthijs, Chief Product Officer, Anthology

Chief Product Officer Nicolaas Matthijs will demonstrate the newest innovation in Anthology’s solutions, designed to truly transform what you can accomplish and make your day-to-day easier and more supported by technology. Following a student through the complete lifecycle, you’ll discover how our products enable data to flow seamlessly across the journey and create inclusive, effective, and supportive learning experiences that drive success—all the way from marketing and enrollment to nurturing alumni affinity.

We’re excited to announce Ethan Mollick as our keynote speaker at Anthology Together ’25! Named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence and co-director of the Generative AI Labs at Wharton, Ethan is an AI thought leader. His groundbreaking research explores the transformative effects of artificial intelligence on education, work, and entrepreneurship.

Get ready for a keynote that will challenge perspectives and spark new ideas. Ethan will take the stage to share critical insights on the evolving role of AI in education—providing an exclusive, forward-thinking look at how AI can enhance teaching and learning.

This can’t-miss keynote will cover:

• Democratizing education with AI: Discover how AI is revolutionizing education by making learning more accessible, personalized, and skills focused. From adaptive simulations to AI-driven mentors, explore how technology is unlocking potential like never before.
• Enhancing creativity and collaboration with AI: AI isn’t just about automation—it’s a powerful tool for amplifying human creativity and innovation. Learn how AI can supercharge idea generation and become a valuable collaborator in the creative process.
• Practical and ethical AI in everyday life: Whether through his newsletter One Useful Thing or his New York Times bestselling book Co-Intelligence, Ethan breaks down how to integrate AI effectively and responsibly. Gain insights into maximizing AI’s benefits while mitigating bias and ethical risks.

Ethan Mollick, PhD, Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar